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Two Republicans battle for shot at Saginaw County commission chair’s seat
SAGINAW, MI — Two Republican candidates will face off in the Tuesday, Aug. 6, primary election for a chance to unseat the Saginaw County Board of Commissioners chair this fall. GOP contenders Jane Collins and Andrea Paschall will seek the District 9 seat, which represents parts of northwest Saginaw...
‘Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice!’ coming to Saginaw’s Lawn Chair Film Festival
SAGINAW, MI — “It’s showtime.”. Tim Burton’s comedy-horror “Beetlejuice” (1988), starring Alec Baldwin, Winona Ryder, Geena Davis and Michael Keaton, and is being shown at the Old Saginaw City Lawn Chair Film Festival this Sunday night, July 21. If you purchase a product or...
WSGW Morning Team: July 18, 2024 (Thursday)
It’s the WSGW Thursday Morning Team with YOU and Charlie and Mike and Jonathan – presented by Paint Bull in Saginaw….. New Rocket Grab Plus Launch for YOU….. 50% OFF A 2-HOUR ADVENTURE AT FRANKENMUTH AERIAL PARK!. ********************************************. Charlie and Mike and Jonathan and Art and...
Memorial Cup makes appearance at SVRC Marketplace
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - The iconic Memorial Cup made an appearance at the SVRC Marketplace Wednesday afternoon, July 17. Between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m., those visiting or just grabbing lunch were able to snap a photo with the trophy, recently won by the Saginaw Spirit. “The SVRC Marketplace is...
Build-A-Bear workshop opening at Bavarian Inn Lodge
Build-A-Bear is now open in Frankenmuth. The new location will be at the Bavarian Inn Lodge. Build-A-Bear workshop opening at Bavarian Inn Lodge. Build-A-Bear is now open in Frankenmuth. The new location will be at the Bavarian Inn Lodge.
Saginaw 6-year-old attacked by dog healing well, family says
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) – A Saginaw girl is lucky to be alive after being attacked by a neighbor’s dog a few weeks ago, and her mom said she is still recovering. Lilly nearly died when she was attacked. She was bitten on the face and neck, and the dog came close to severing an artery, but a few weeks later, she seems pretty much back to being herself.
‘Such a blessing’: Family of Saginaw teen opens up about ramp donation
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - A mid-Michigan teen is back in her home thanks the hard work of community members. The 17-year-old from Saginaw has been hospitalized for months. Her family talked to TV5 about how they feel to finally have her back home. “Just an amazing feeling that you just...
Bay City Boys & Girls Club teaches kids the importance of healthy eating habits
BAY CITY, Mich.— A new initiative by the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Greater Bay Region, in collaboration with Michigan Sugar, aims to educate children about healthy eating habits through hands-on learning experiences. The "Healthy Habits" program is designed to teach kids where their food comes from and...
Drey Skonie & The Klouds to headline WDET’s Sounds Like Detroit concert
The votes are in! We’re excited to announce the lineup for this year’s Sounds Like Detroit concert, happening on Aug. 15 at New Center Park. More than 100 Michigan bands and artists entered NPR’s 2024 Tiny Desk Contest. At the start of summer, WDET handpicked 10 of these exceptional local acts to showcase as part of our Sounds Like Detroit contest, in which we asked our listeners to cast their votes for their favorite local performer.
Grand River Brewery will open Friday in Brighton with its own line of beers and full menu
BRIGHTON— Festivalgoers got a sample of Brighton's new "farm-to-table" restaurant last weekend, and the whole shebang will open Friday. Grand River Brewery opened its doors with a limited menu and beers on tap during "A Taste of Brighton." The restaurant, brewhouse, tasting room and entertainment venue at 201 W. Main St. will open for regular business hours Friday, July 19, with a ribbon cutting at 3:45 p.m.
Troy Community Center to host ‘Bingo Bonanza’ fundraising event
TROY — On My Own of Michigan will hold its annual summer fundraising event, ‘Bingo Bonanza,’ at the Troy Community Center. This event will be held 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, July 19. According to organizers, the event is open to the public and offers opportunities to get to know the On My Own community and win various prizes that were donated by local businesses, including Yard House restaurant, Shield’s Pizza, Hollywood Market, Shake Shack, Big Boy of Troy and Einstein Bagels, among other organizations.
Downriver Dan Plays Thursday Night in Downtown Saline
Dan Kalicki, also known as Downriver Dan, performs blues and classic rock in downtown Saline Thursday night. He'll be playing Saline Main Street's Salty Summer Sounds Concert with his band in the parking lot across from Carrigan Cafe on South Ann Arbor Street. The free concert starts at 7 p.m.
Jack Campbell makes major life change ahead of season with the Red Wings
Former Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Jack Campbell made a major life decision off the ice this summer as he married his fiancé Ashley Sonnenberg. The veteran netminder made it official on July 13th, dedicating himself to his wife for the rest of their lives. Finally, things seem to be looking up for the goaltender after a brutal year on the ice where he lost his job with the Edmonton Oilers, got demoted to the AHL, and was eventually bought out at the beginning of the offseason. Luckily, all those things are in the past now as he looks for a new start with the Red Wings next season as he begins a new era of his personal life as well.
Mason Graham promises that Michigan football won't 'fall off'
Plenty of college football fans, including most rivals of Michigan football expect the Wolverines to have a big drop off in 2024. There are some reasons for that that make sense such as Jim Harbaugh, one of the best head coaches in college football, going back to the NFL to coach the Chargers.
Sheetz plans to open four new locations with diesel lanes
Altoona, Penn. — Sheetz will open four new stores this August, each featuring diesel lanes with high-flow diesel fuel and diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) for commercial trucks, along with a truck scale and free overnight parking spaces for truckers. The new store locations include:. Middletown, Virginia: Located at 121...
The Metro: Jazz concert at the Aretha to pay tribute to Ed Love
Back in 2020, during the height of the pandemic, longtime radio broadcaster Ed Love was honored with the Spirit of Detroit award for 60 years of service for jazz in Detroit. In 2021, The Michigan Association of Broadcasters also honored Love with the 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award for an outstanding career in broadcasting.
Nonprofit connects young musicians with professionals in Northwest Detroit
DETROIT – Spotlight Park in Northwest Detroit will host free music on Fridays until July 27. The Music in the Park series allows neighborhood kids to hear and learn from world-class musicians. “A lot of people in the community might never go to Orchestra Hall,” said Daniel A. Washington,...
Taylor Imposes Stage 3 Water Restrictions Amid Pump Failures at Lake Granger
Residents of the City of Taylor are grappling with new Stage 3 water restrictions, a move prompted by pump failures at Lake Granger, as reported by CBS Austin. The Brazos River Authority is now enforcing the limitations due to an electrical mishap that took down multiple pumps. While one was swiftly reactivated, the rest remain out of commission, putting a strain on the city's water capabilities.
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